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Seahawks bring back DL Leonard Williams and TE Noah Fant, AP sources say

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks brought back two of their own players to address areas of need on the opening day of free agency. The Seahawks agreed to terms with defensive lineman Leonard Williams and tight end Noah Fant, three people with knowledge of the deals said Monday. They spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of …

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Flurry of veteran salary dumps floods NFL free agency with a surplus of safeties

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Justin Simmons’ release isn’t just collateral damage from the Russell Wilson debacle in Denver, but the latest sign of a shifting of priorities in the NFL that’s resulted in a surplus of safeties flooding the free agent market. Like inside linebackers and running backs before them, safeties are finding that teams are more and more inclined …

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Bears great Steve McMichael expected to return home from hospital on Thursday

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who is battling ALS, is expected to return home Thursday after being hospitalized the past week, longtime publicist Betsy Shepherd said. The 66-year-old McMichael went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago. He was admitted into intensive care at a suburban hospital last Thursday — a week after being voted into …

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Shooting after Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade latest violence to mar sports celebrations

The shooting after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday was just the latest example of violence erupting during a championship celebration. Here are other shootings that have taken place over the last decade either the night a team won a league championship or during the ensuing parade or rally. JUNE 2016: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS Police said a person …

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